CHAPTER XXII

THE FORMS OF HUMAN MARRIAGE

(_Concluded_)

Monogamy more prevalent at the lowest stages of civilization than at somewhat higher stages, pp. 505-508.—Polygyny favoured by social differentiation, pp. 505, _et seq._—The very lowest races either strictly monogamous, or but little addicted to polygyny, pp. 506, _et seq._—Polygyny adopted under the influence of a higher civilization, pp. 507, _et seq._—Monogamy prevails among the man-like apes, p. 508.—Civilization in its higher forms leads to monogamy, pp. 508, _et seq._—Will monogamy be the only recognized form of marriage in the future? pp. 509, _et seq._—Criticism of Mr. McLennan’s theory as to the general prevalence of polyandry in early times, pp. 510-515—The Levirate affords no evidence for this theory, pp. 510-514.—Polyandry always an exception in the human race, pp. 514, _et seq._—It presupposes an abnormally feeble disposition to jealousy, p. 515.—It seems to presuppose a certain amount of civilization, pp. 515, _et seq._—Polyandry an expression of fraternal benevolence, p. 516.—The origin of the group-marriage of the Toda type, _ibid._